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★ 7.6
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Overall Rating

★ 7.6
S3 E5
#1
★ 9.4

A Life in the Day

Julia helps Alice navigate a personal crisis; Quentin and Eliot go on an adventure.

S3 E9
#2
★ 9.1

All That Josh

Quentin, Kady and Alice try to convince an old friend to return home.

S3 E4
#3
★ 8.9

Be the Penny

As Eliot is hunted, Quentin and Julia discover a powerful secret tied to the history of Brakebills.

S3 E8
#4
★ 8.8

Six Short Stories About Magic

Julia and Fen investigate a dangerous group of Magicians as Eliot and Margo’s reign is challenged.

S3 E12
#5
★ 8.8

The Fillorian Candidate

The political situation in Fillory comes to a head. Julia makes amends and Alice makes a confession.

S4 E5
#6
★ 8.8

Escape from the Happy Place

There are some flashbacks while Alice and Quentin confront a dog.

S5 E6
#7
★ 8.8

Oops!...I Did It Again

With their mistake from the last episode, the apocalypse is imminent. Eliot and Margo try all they can think of to prevent this, but nothing works. While Eliot sinks deeper and deeper in self-despair, Margo comes close to the solution. But in the end, it's not Margo's idea that saves the day!

S4 E10
#8
★ 8.7

All That Hard, Glossy Armor

Margo hits her step count.

S2 E3
#9
★ 8.6

Divine Elimination

Quentin and friends prepare to face The Beast again. Julia conspires with The Beast and their new ally to lure and trap Reynard.

S3 E11
#10
★ 8.6

Twenty-Three

The group strategizes as Josh and Julia travel to a familiar place and are given a chance to help.

S1 E2
#1
★ 7.4

The Source of Magic

The Brakebills students struggle to deal with the aftermath of a catastrophe that befalls the university. Back in Brooklyn, Julia makes her first foray into the mysterious world of Hedge Witches.

S1 E3
#2
★ 7.4

Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting

Alice ends up risking everything to discover the truth behind her brother's disappearance. Quentin and Julia are involved in a volatile reunion.

S5 E12
#3
★ 7.5

The Balls

Margo sees a purse she hates. Alice writes a letter. We couldn't get Prince.

S1 E5
#4
★ 7.6

Mendings, Major and Minor

The students each deal with a personal matter that keeps them from focusing on the upcoming Welter's Tournament.

S2 E5
#5
★ 7.6

Cheat Day

Quentin adjusts to his new life; Penny seeks help from an unexpected source; Eliot and Margo contend with the dangers of ruling; Julia and Kady discover another consequence of Reynard’s attack.

S2 E6
#6
★ 7.6

The Cock Barrens

Quentin attempts to summon Alice's spirit while Julia and Kady follow leads to rid them of Reynard and his unborn child. In Fillory, Eliot and Margo find that they have enemies from outside their kingdom as well as within.

S5 E4
#7
★ 7.6

Magicians Anonymous

Julia lends a book to some lady. Fogg finds a sock.

S1 E1
#8
★ 7.7

Unauthorized Magic

A group of twentysomethings studying magic in New York discover a real-life fantasy world that poses a great threat to humanity in this drama adapted from Lev Grossman’s book series.

S1 E11
#9
★ 7.7

Remedial Battle Magic

Quentin and the others learn battle magic and prepare for a showdown in Fillory. Julia and Kady take on a mission with the Free Traders.

S2 E2
#10
★ 7.7

Hotel Spa Potions

Quentin, Alice, Penny and Margo seek a new weapon; Eliot struggles with being king. Julia and The Beast find an unexpected ally.

S1 E1
★ 7.7

Unauthorized Magic

A group of twentysomethings studying magic in New York discover a real-life fantasy world that poses a great threat to humanity in this drama adapted from Lev Grossman’s book series.

S1 E2
★ 7.4

The Source of Magic

The Brakebills students struggle to deal with the aftermath of a catastrophe that befalls the university. Back in Brooklyn, Julia makes her first foray into the mysterious world of Hedge Witches.

S1 E3
★ 7.4

Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting

Alice ends up risking everything to discover the truth behind her brother's disappearance. Quentin and Julia are involved in a volatile reunion.

S1 E4
★ 8.0

The World in the Walls

Quentin panics when he wakes up in a mental hospital. Meanwhile, upset over her fight with Quentin, Julia commits herself to learning more powerful spells.

S1 E5
★ 7.6

Mendings, Major and Minor

The students each deal with a personal matter that keeps them from focusing on the upcoming Welter's Tournament.

S1 E6
★ 7.9

Impractical Applications

The first-year students face something called "The Trials," a series of unconventional and emotional tests, which result in expulsion from Brakebills for those who fail.

S1 E7
★ 7.9

The Mayakovsky Circumstance

An uncompromising professor pushes boundaries both in magic and in the personal lives of his first-year students. Meanwhile, Julia must decide whether she's ready to accept help and what that means for her future as a Magician.

S1 E8
★ 7.9

The Strangled Heart

Brakebills is thrown into chaos when Penny is violently attacked by someone who was considered a friend. Quentin tries to find a connection to the Beast. Julia considers giving up magic for good after entering a rehab facility.

S1 E9
★ 8.3

The Writing Room

Quentin, Alice, Eliot, and Penny travel to England in search of a missing magic button. Julia searches for real meaning in her magic.

S1 E10
★ 7.8

Homecoming

Penny travels to the world of The Neitherlands, and Quentin and Alice work together to save him. Julia joins an eclectic group of magicians.

S1 E11
★ 7.7

Remedial Battle Magic

Quentin and the others learn battle magic and prepare for a showdown in Fillory. Julia and Kady take on a mission with the Free Traders.

S1 E12
★ 7.9

Thirty-Nine Graves

The students wake up to foggy memories and regret after a night of drinking; Penny reminds everyone that their lives depend on getting to The Neitherlands.

S1 E13
★ 8.3

Have You Brought Me Little Cakes?

Quentin and Julia arrive in Fillory and try to catch up with the group, who are more than 70 years ahead of them, in the search for The Beast.

S2 E1
★ 7.8

Knight of Crowns

In the aftermath of their clash with The Beast, Quentin and his friends scramble for a new plan. Julia and The Beast strike a dangerous deal.

S2 E2
★ 7.7

Hotel Spa Potions

Quentin, Alice, Penny and Margo seek a new weapon; Eliot struggles with being king. Julia and The Beast find an unexpected ally.

S2 E3
★ 8.6

Divine Elimination

Quentin and friends prepare to face The Beast again. Julia conspires with The Beast and their new ally to lure and trap Reynard.

S2 E4
★ 7.8

The Flying Forest

Quentin and Penny embark on a quest. Margo works on a way to help Eliot. Julia seeks an old friend's help.

S2 E5
★ 7.6

Cheat Day

Quentin adjusts to his new life; Penny seeks help from an unexpected source; Eliot and Margo contend with the dangers of ruling; Julia and Kady discover another consequence of Reynard’s attack.

S2 E6
★ 7.6

The Cock Barrens

Quentin attempts to summon Alice's spirit while Julia and Kady follow leads to rid them of Reynard and his unborn child. In Fillory, Eliot and Margo find that they have enemies from outside their kingdom as well as within.

S2 E7
★ 8.3

Plan B

Julia and Kady enlist Quentin, Margo, Eliot, and Penny for a magical heist.

S2 E8
★ 7.8

Word As Bond

Margo feels the pressure of ruling; Julia's friends question her behavior; Quentin faces the repercussions of the deal he made; Penny finds a way to help Kady.

S2 E9
★ 8.0

Lesser Evils

Quentin nears what could be a dead end to his problem; Eliot risks his life for his kingdom, and Margo makes a costly bargain to protect him; Julia, Kady and Penny find a possible ally.

S2 E10
★ 7.8

The Girl Who Told Time

Quentin helps Julia with her search; Eliot attempts to win over his people as Margo tries to keep a devastating secret; Penny and Kady become caught between two magical factions.

S2 E11
★ 7.9

The Rattening

Quentin and Julia undertake a difficult journey; Eliot faces mounting catastrophes in Fillory; Margo attempts to fix the bad deal she made; Penny finds a new ally.

S2 E12
★ 8.1

Ramifications

Julia, Kady and Penny each make sacrifices to finally face Reynard; Quentin and Eliot learn a disturbing truth about Fillory

S2 E13
★ 8.3

We Have Brought You Little Cakes

Quentin, Eliot, Julia and Margo enact a risky plan to protect Fillory; Penny questions fate, and Kady makes a deal to help him.

S3 E1
★ 8.1

The Tales of the Seven Keys

Quentin and Julia attempt to bring magic back. Julia explores her small, but significant gift. Eliot and Margo chafe under the fairy occupation. Kady searches for a way to heal Penny.

S3 E2
★ 8.1

Heroes and Morons

Eliot embarks on a quest. Alice runs from a monster. Quentin, Kady, and Josh continue their search for magic.

S3 E3
★ 8.0

The Losses of Magic

Alice and Quentin visit her parents as Kady and Julia explore new methods to heal Penny.

S3 E4
★ 8.9

Be the Penny

As Eliot is hunted, Quentin and Julia discover a powerful secret tied to the history of Brakebills.

S3 E5
★ 9.4

A Life in the Day

Julia helps Alice navigate a personal crisis; Quentin and Eliot go on an adventure.

S3 E6
★ 8.1

Do You Like Teeth?

Quentin faces his most formidable foe yet; Julia helps Alice with a dangerous endeavor.

S3 E7
★ 8.0

Poached Eggs

Margo makes a bold stand against the Fairy Queen. Quentin and Penny try to retrieve a lost item.

S3 E8
★ 8.8

Six Short Stories About Magic

Julia and Fen investigate a dangerous group of Magicians as Eliot and Margo’s reign is challenged.

S3 E9
★ 9.1

All That Josh

Quentin, Kady and Alice try to convince an old friend to return home.

S3 E10
★ 8.3

The Art of the Deal

Quentin and Alice search the castle for an important object while Julia and Fen work with an enemy.

S3 E11
★ 8.6

Twenty-Three

The group strategizes as Josh and Julia travel to a familiar place and are given a chance to help.

S3 E12
★ 8.8

The Fillorian Candidate

The political situation in Fillory comes to a head. Julia makes amends and Alice makes a confession.

S3 E13
★ 8.5

Will You Play with Me?

The group finds what they’re looking for and attempt once and for all to get magic back.

S4 E1
★ 8.1

A Flock of Lost Birds

Brian takes a friend out for ice cream; Sam is one week away from retirement.

S4 E2
★ 8.1

Lost, Found, Fucked

Dean Fogg gets a new suit.

S4 E3
★ 8.3

The Bad News Bear

Kady gets a puppy. Quentin meets a snake.

S4 E4
★ 8.0

Marry, F..., Kill

Josh gives Margo a muffin. Julia drinks Schnapps.

S4 E5
★ 8.8

Escape from the Happy Place

There are some flashbacks while Alice and Quentin confront a dog.

S4 E6
★ 8.1

A Timeline and Place

Quentin and Julia play Pictionary while Margo drinks some weird milk.

S4 E7
★ 8.1

The Side Effect

Kady goes to the flea market. What's Zelda been up to? This one's about Fen, you guys.

S4 E8
★ 8.0

Home Improvement

Penny licks an egg. Alice is jealous of a flower.

S4 E9
★ 8.2

The Serpent

Quentin eats a quesadilla. Kady and Zelda share a smoke.

S4 E10
★ 8.7

All That Hard, Glossy Armor

Margo hits her step count.

S4 E11
★ 8.1

The 4-1-1

The gang talks to a book. Tick threatens to drink some water.

S4 E12
★ 8.3

The Secret Sea

Quentin yells at a plant. Margo stares at a fish.

S4 E13
★ 7.8

No Better to Be Safe Than Sorry

Quentin and Josh get cake; Quentin reflects on his actions.

S5 E1
★ 7.7

Do Something Crazy

Penny and Julia go stargazing. Eliot and Margo forget a sandwich.

S5 E2
★ 8.0

The Wrath of the Time Bees

Alice didn't buy enough tacos. Fen's got 3 bars.

S5 E3
★ 8.1

The Mountain of Ghosts

Eliot and Alice go for a hike. Fen gets a haircut.

S5 E4
★ 7.6

Magicians Anonymous

Julia lends a book to some lady. Fogg finds a sock.

S5 E5
★ 8.2

Apocalypse? Now?!

Zelda has come up with a plan to stop the Apocalypse, but they all have to work together to make that happen. This proves to be more exhausting and challenging than they had hoped. When they are almost successful, something unexpected happens.

S5 E6
★ 8.8

Oops!...I Did It Again

With their mistake from the last episode, the apocalypse is imminent. Eliot and Margo try all they can think of to prevent this, but nothing works. While Eliot sinks deeper and deeper in self-despair, Margo comes close to the solution. But in the end, it's not Margo's idea that saves the day!

S5 E7
★ 7.8

Acting Dean

While Penny struggles to keep everything at Brakebills under control, Eliot and Margo investigate the stolen gold of the Dark King of Fillory. This leads them to discover a very disturbing secret.

S5 E8
★ 7.9

Garden Variety Homicide

Josh returns from his nephew's bar mitzvah. Margo and Eliot share a mojito.

S5 E9
★ 7.9

Cello Squirrel Daffodil

Penny only wears vintage. Alice rejects a sandwich. Julia does a thing.

S5 E10
★ 8.1

Purgatory

Margo learns to project. Josh goes to the spa.

S5 E11
★ 7.9

Be the Hyman

Slap fight! Josh eats a pickle. Dreams are weird.

S5 E12
★ 7.5

The Balls

Margo sees a purse she hates. Alice writes a letter. We couldn't get Prince.

S5 E13
★ 0.0

Fillory and Further

Christmas comes early.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode Rating Range
3 ★ 8.5 13
★ 9.4 A Life in the Day
★ 8.0 The Losses of Magic
4 ★ 8.2 13
★ 8.8 Escape from the Happy Place
★ 7.8 No Better to Be Safe Than Sorry
5 ★ 8.0 12
★ 8.8 Oops!...I Did It Again
★ 7.5 The Balls
2 ★ 7.9 13
★ 8.6 Divine Elimination
★ 7.6 Cheat Day
1 ★ 7.8 13
★ 8.3 The Writing Room
★ 7.4 The Source of Magic